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celeriac Definition

ce·le·riac (sə ler′ē ak′)

noun

a variety of celery (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) grown for its edible, fleshy, white root

Etymology: altered < celery + ? obs. ache, an umbelliferous plant, wild celery, parsley < ME < OFr < L apium; prob. < apis, bee

celeriac Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • peel: Peel the celeriac, cut off and discard the worst of the gnarled tangled roots at the bottom.
  • add: Add the celeriac to the boiling water, cover with a lid and boil furiously for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  • cream: Main course was guinea fowl, roast shallots, creamed celeriac, truffled egg, with thyme and pine nut tart.
  • grate: Combine the grated celeriac, walnut pieces and diced apple in a bowl.
  • drain: Bring a large pan of acidulated water to a hard boil and add the drained celeriac.
  • cut: Now, you need to cut the celeriac into the finest of strips.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Sauté 1 chopped leek, 1 medium sweet potato, 1 small celeriac, chopped.
  • prepared: To steam, place the prepared celeriac in a steamer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Modifies a noun

  • remoulade: It's nice to see celeriac remoulade on a menu: the mayonnaise dressing was laced with just the right amount of mustard.
  • puree: Classic steak and kidney pudding served with celeriac puree and an optional oyster.
  • puree: A Saltire of potatoes was made from potato and celeriac purée smoothed into flag shaped trays.
  • mash: Serve with the sauce and a portion of celeriac mash.
  • soup: Cream of celeriac soup Don't be put off by the rather unappetising appearance of this root vegetable.